Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Nagaon, Assam, India |
Latest News about Papon
18/03/2025
Papon remembered his mother, Archana Mahanta, on her 75th birth anniversary, posting a heartfelt message in Assamese that translated to 'keep singing, keep smiling wherever you are.' The singer and composer expressed his enduring love and respect for his mother, a noted Assamese folk singer, on this significant occasion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Angaraag Mahanta |
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| Nickname | Papon |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
| Full Name | Angarag Papon Mahanta |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Not Known |
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Personal Life
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nagaon, Assam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Shweta Mishra Mahanta |
| Marriage Date | 2004 |
| Children |
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| Residence | Mumbai, India |
Family
| Father | Khagen Mahanta (Died, Singer) |
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| Mother | Archana Mahanta (Musician) |
| Sister | Kingkini Mahanta |
Career
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| Awards Count | 9 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/paponmahanta/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/paponmahanta | |
| https://twitter.com/paponmahanta | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@paponmahanta |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Papon's parents were musicians, influencing his musical background. | |
| 2. He began training in Indian traditional and classical music at a young age. | |
| 3. His dream is to perform at music festivals worldwide. | |
| 4. Papon sings various genres like folk, ghazals, and electronica. | |
| 5. In 2007, he formed the band 'Papon and The East India Company.' | |
| 6. The band has performed at Indian and International music festivals. | |
| 7. He has sung in languages such as Assamese, Tamil, Hindi, and more. | |
| 8. Papon has been part of musical TV serials and Bollywood songs. | |
| 9. In 2016, Red Bull released a documentary web series about his career. | |
| 10. He was a judge on 'The Voice India Kids' in 2017. | |
| 11. Papon is passionate about art and nature. | |
| 12. He started his musical journey in 1998 with the Assamese song 'Nasaba Sokule' from the album 'Snigdha Junak'. | |
| 13. Papon is the lead vocalist and founder of the folk-fusion band Papon and The East India Company. | |
| 14. He gained nationwide popularity with Bollywood songs like 'Jiyein Kyun' from Dum Maaro Dum (2011), 'Kyon' from Barfi! (2012), and 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' from Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015). | |
| 15. Papon is renowned for his performances on Coke Studio India as a composer and singer. | |
| 16. He collaborated with British Asian music composer Nitin Sawhney. | |
| 17. Papon has sung for OTT platforms. | |
| 18. His net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million. |